Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and marinara sauce
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and selenium; however, marinara sauce is richer in vitamin B3.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily calcium needs 108% more than marinara sauce.
- Marinara sauce contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +111.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4007.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +193.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1835% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2044.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1509.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +155.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61.2% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +384.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +696.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +51.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1311.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3336% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +253.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +717.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +30% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Calcium | 1109mg | 27mg | 108% |
| Phosphorus | 729mg | 34mg | 99% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 0µg | 94% |
| Sodium | 1529mg | 30mg | 65% |
| Saturated fat | 13.317g | 0.17g | 60% |
| Protein | 20g | 1.41g | 37% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.061mg | 33% |
| Zinc | 3.87mg | 0.2mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 1.1µg | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 2mg | 29% |
| Fats | 20g | 1.48g | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 3.917mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.081mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 2.4mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.098g | 0.377g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 33µg | 14% |
| Calories | 265kcal | 51kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 13.9µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.173mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 125mg | 319mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 18mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 0.78mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.137mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Carbs | 1.37g | 8.06g | 2% |
| Choline | 20.7mg | 13.7mg | 1% |
| Folate | 10µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.37g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 5.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.462g | 0.508g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.519mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.2mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.983mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.459mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.369mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.604mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.498mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.752mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20 g
Fats:
20 g
Carbs:
1.37 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
8.03 g
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1318.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1251.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +383.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +488.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +72.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.462 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1517.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.508g
